Inpatient PM&R Medical Director | Build & Lead at UT Tyler School of Medicine

Overview The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a dynamic Inpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to join and lead our expanding rehabilitation team at the 49-bed UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center in Tyler, TX. This role may be offered as Medical Director, or in a leadership-track position with support to grow into the Medical Director of our inpatient rehab program. Knowledge of compliance and regulations surrounding inpatient rehabilitation is paramount. The ideal candidate will have a collegial growth mindset and the ability to provide high-quality and compassionate care to complex patients. About Your Work 1.0 Full-Time Join an experienced team that includes 1 nurse practitioner, physical therapists, nurses, and support staff 80% Clinical / 20% Administrative Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (flexible schedule) Call: 7 days per month, including 1 weekend per month Opportunities for teaching Daily patient load: 16-20 EMR: Epic Opportunities for outpatient clinic if desired Certifications UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center is a Joint Commission-accredited facility for Limb Loss and Stroke Rehabilitation. Recruitment Package may include Base salary + wRVU production incentive State of Texas Benefits Package Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program CME allowance Commencement bonus Medical debt assistance + consultative services by Navigate Student Loans Relocation allowance Residency stipend Paid malpractice coverage Health benefits + retirement plan Marketing + practice growth assistance About UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 49-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to advanced therapy techniques and care. About UT Tyler School of Medicine The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is the first medical school in East Texas and the seventh in The University of Texas System. Its mission is to train future healthcare professionals to embrace responsibility for the unique needs of rural and hard-to-reach communities and populations, particularly those in East Texas. The school offers a robust Graduate Medical Education program with 20 residency and fellowship training programs and opportunities in areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. The university is developing interdisciplinary programs and facilities to support medical education and research within the UT Health East Texas Health System. Construction is underway on a five-story, 248,000-square-foot Medical Education Building (MEB) in Tyler, slated for completion in fall 2025. Discover Tyler, TX Tyler was named the #1 Best City to Move to in Texas by USA Today (2024). It is known as the Rose Capital of America and offers a vibrant mix of retail, healthcare, and business, with a welcoming lifestyle, affordable homes, no state income tax, and ample outdoor and cultural activities. If you are passionate about rehabilitation medicine and excited by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in East Texas, please apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr UTHealth North Campus